A Leader in Protecting the Freedom to Huntand Promoting Wildlife Conservation Worldwide!

The Michigan Chapter of Safari Club was only the third chapter to form in 1973, when the international organization began. The Michigan Chapter is one of the largest chapters in the world, and proudly acknowledges four International Presidents who originated from our fraternity.

Featured News

The Outdoor Discovery Center Macatawa Greenway was created by the Ottawa Area Intermediate School District and Wildlife Unlimited of Allegan and Ottawa Counties, a local sportsman’s group that supported outdoor education and conservation projects. The Center’s purpose is to connect people with nature through outdoor education for the benefit of wildlife and the conservation of the natural world. Since 2000, the organization has served more than 300,000 children and adults in the West Michigan community through its programs. Thanks to the support by organizations like the Safari Club International, more than 75,000 people annually visit the ODCMG sites to walk trails, view wildlife and reconnect with the outdoors.

Michigan Chapter News

Nestled in the beautiful Bridger-Teton National Forest near Jackson, Wyoming, the American Wilderness Leadership School (“AWLS”) provides the perfect atmosphere for educational programs. Established in 1976 with the vision of providing educators with a useful hands-on experience that they can bring home to their classrooms, AWLS has provided an accredited wildlife management program for 5,473 primary and secondary teachers. The school offers six dates each summer for these fun and exciting eight-day sessions. Some of the topics covered include wildlife conservation and management, endangered species and outdoor ethics, ecosystems, economic contribution of sportsman in conservation, outdoor survival and the shooting sports – firearm safety, shotgun, rifle, and archery. Participants also enjoy a whitewater rafting trip on the Snake River.

The Truth About SCI’sElephant Importation Lawsuit

By: Anna Seidman

Over the past several months, SCI has aggressively pursued litigation against the federal government, challenging the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s decision to ban the importation of sport-hunted elephants from Zimbabwe and Tanzania.

Much of the SCI’s budget is dedicated toward assistance for those who are less fortunate.Internationally, SCI is increasingly recognized not only for its support of hunting and conservation but also for its humanitarian efforts. The Blue Bag program assists in continuing this positive regard for SCI.

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